Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson failed to complete Thursday's 6-0 win over Chicago due to a lower-body injury. He left the game in the second period following a collision with Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic. Carlsson was forced to exit after logging 11:38 of ice time. This was only his third game since returning to the lineup from a concussion. With a couple of previous lower-body injuries also making a mark, Carlsson has been limited to only 43 outings during his rookie campaign. He's notched nine goals with 15 assists. Carlsson's exit from the lineup could give Max Jones a new opportunity to work in the top six, though Trevor Zegras (ankle) would be his natural replacement at center. The latter is close to returning from injury.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (concussion) could return Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. Carlsson has missed six games with a concussion suffered in late February, but his condition has improved and he is nearing a return. The rookie has only played 40 games this season due to injuries and load management, but he has racked up 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in that time and has looked great while doing it, especially for a 19-year-old. He should be valuable for years to come and is one of the top dynasty assets in fantasy.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (knee) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Saturday against Tampa Bay. The talented centerman rejoined practice this week but isn't yet ready to return to game action. His next opportunity to suit up comes Monday versus Florida. Carlsson has made 23 appearances during his rookie campaign, posting eight goals and seven assists. With Trevor Zegras (ankle) also on the shelf, Mason McTavish and Adam Henrique have locked up the top-six center positions.
Leo Carlsson Under Evaluation For Lower-Body Injury
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson is under evaluation for a lower-body injury after getting hurt in the third period in Thursday's game against Calgary. The young centerman had to exit the action after Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar fell on his leg. Carlsson played his 23rd career game on Thursday, and he's notched eight goals and seven assists during his rookie campaign. Trevor Zegras (lower body) practiced in his spot on the first line on Friday and appears to be getting ready to return to the lineup. The Ducks return to action Saturday against Seattle.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's affair versus St. Louis. He sat out Friday's 2-1 loss to Florida as the team continues to manage his workload. Following a second consecutive loss, there was a big line shakeup in Saturday's practice, and Carlsson is set to get a couple of new running mates against the Blues, as he skated with Frank Vatrano and Ryan Strome. The two have combined for 31 points this season, with Vatrano sitting among the league's biggest goal threats with 12 markers. Vatrano and Strome have so far skated with Mason McTavish, who will be linking up with Alex Killorn and Max Jones in Sunday's game.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will once again come out of the lineup for Friday's matchup versus Florida. The team is managing his workload during the Swede's rookie campaign, and the unavailability of Trevor Zegras (lower body) hasn't changed the plans. This will be the second time in three games Carlsson will be scratched. Carlsson scored his first career hat trick a week ago and boasts eight total points (six goals, two assists) in 11 appearances. Adam Henrique will center the top line in Carlsson's absence on Friday.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson did all of the scoring for the team in Friday's 6-3 loss against Philadelphia, becoming the franchise's youngest-ever player to score a hat trick. The 18-year-old registered a pair of power-play markers and also struck once during even-strength play. Carlsson now impressively boasts six goals through his first nine career games. He's also had one assist while firing off 20 shots. The second-overall pick from this year's draft has slowly started to make noise, but it's unclear if he'll remain in the lineup on Sunday versus San Jose, as the Ducks are managing his workload during the first half of the season.
Leo Carlsson Won't Play In Every Game During First Half Of Season
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was a healthy scratch for Sunday's matchup against the Bruins, and this won't be his last visit to the press box during his rookie campaign. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek wants to ease Carlsson into action, and the team doesn't plan to use him in every game during the first half of the season. Carlsson played his first two career games last week, scoring in his debut against Dallas on Tuesday. At 18 years and 297 days old, he became the second-youngest player to make a scoring debut with the Ducks. Adam Henrique replaced Carlsson on the first line Sunday and also played there when the young Swede missed the first couple of games of the season with an injury.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (lower body) will make his NHL debut in Thursday's matchup against Dallas. The second pick of this year's draft had his debut delayed by a lower-body injury but is now ready to go. The 18-year-old, who will become the third-youngest player ever to appear for the Ducks in a regular-season contest, had only one point in five preseason outings and might need some time to adjust to his new surroundings. But Anaheim has high hopes for him, and the team should give Carlsson every opportunity to succeed.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (lower body) isn't expected to be available for either game this weekend as the team opens the 2023-24 season with matches against Vegas and Carolina. He suffered an apparent right leg injury last week in practice and is considered day-to-day. Following Sunday's game, Anaheim will be off until Thursday, and it's possible Carlsson will have enough time to recover to make his NHL debut then.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson was injured in Friday's practice. Carlsson reportedly couldn't put pressure on his right foot after losing an edge during a one-on-one rush drill and colliding with the boards. The 18-year-old Swedish talent needed help to get off the ice. The incident occurred only a day after Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek revealed that the team planned to keep Carlsson for the entire 2023-24 NHL campaign. After going second in the 2023 NHL Draft, expectations are high for Carlsson, and a bad injury is the last thing he needs ahead of his rookie season. Hopefully, we'll receive a positive update on his condition over the weekend.
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